Here's the windup - - -
Don't know if this is true or not, but there's a reason it's being publicized now.
<Gulf war pilot believed alive, captive in Iraq.. MORE... U.S. intelligence agencies have obtained new information indicating Iraq is holding captive a U.S. Navy pilot shot down during the Persian Gulf war, The Washington Times is reporting on Monday... Developing... >
If there is one, they've known about it for a long time. If there isn't, it's still a good story to start public opinion moving.
Arf